Tourism is a priority within two of the main strands of the current Rural Development Programme in England (RDPE) 2014 to 2020. The two strands are the Growth Programme delivered via Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) and LEADER programme delivered by Local Action Groups. Although not intended as a general brief the following presentation give at a Tourism Alliance in June 2015 gives an excellent overview and links to further information for those who may need it:
Tourism – DEFRA rural development programme 2014 to 2020
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[…] A useful briefing note on the tourism priorities within the Defra Rural Development Programme in England (RDPE) has been added to Britishdestinations.net . Two strands within RDPE offer funding opportunities for tourism in English rural areas, including coastal rural areas. See more at: https://britishdestinations.net/new-funding/defra-rural-development-programme-for-england/ […]